Question: Q: Odd Email Problem

This just started a couple of days ago. It was all smooth sailing before that. I think that it's probably unlikely that after several years of use it would suddenly wake up and realise that there's no app password.

Thanks for the info, though. I will check it out on the off chance that it's the source of the problem.

Cheers,

Keith

Thanks, BD. How would I go about checking for an app password in Mail?

Cheers,

Keith

I checked out the link you provided, BD. The information there indicates that if I'm using 2-step verification I may have trouble logging in with some apps. I don't use 2-step authentication with Google. Would this indicate that the problem lies elsewhere?

BTW, the login popup popped up again so I took a screen shot:

Not sure it this provides more info. Entering my password in Internet Accounts always fails.

Keith

Thanks BD. I looked at the link you provided and I do not use 2-step verification. This being the case, it is not possible to create an app password in my Google account. My gut feeling, right or wrong, is that whatever the problem is, it's local on my iMac.

Cheers,

Keth

Thanks BD. I'm a bit confused. There is nothing on the link about less secure login unless you mean "Skip a second step on trusted devices". Also, it says "Important: Only check this box on devices you regularly use and don't share with anyone else.". Check what box?

I'm sorry to seem to be complete putz about this. I have been using computers for nearly 50 year now but it seems that there's always one more thing to catch you up on.

Cheers,

Keith

Found it. Set it for less secure app access but still cannot connect using Mail.

I still have the (irrational) feeling that the problem is a local one on my iMac. Keychain perhaps? I have zero understanding of keychains and so don't want to muck about with it randomly.

Cheers,

Keith